Contract OHS System Approval for Off-Site Contractors

Contract OHS System Approval for Off-site Contractors

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Document 1i: Contract OHS System Approval for Off-site Contractors

Last Update: 8 October 2009

Owner: Manager OHS

This applies to work carried out off-site on behalf of the University where the work has a medium to high hazard ratingThis document when completed is to be kept with the current version of the Contractor’s Health and Safety Plan and forms part of the contract documentation.

Contract / Major / Minor / Business services / Event Mgt / Light delivery / Heavy delivery / Contract staff / Off-site / Venue hire
Long / M/H hazard
Medium / M/H hazard
Ongoing / M/H hazard
Short / M/H hazard
Contract Details:
Contract Name. / Contract Number:
Company Name:
Name of Contact Person:
Contact details:
Position: / Date:
Name and Contact Details of Deakin Representative:
Contract Characteristics / Class / Notes
Type of Contract?
CT 1 -9 / CT 8: Off-site contractors / The type of contract is an important factor in determining the types of OHS controls required
Type of Engagement?
E 1 - 4 / E1: Long term project or service contract (more than 2 weeks)
E2: Medium term project or event (up to 2 weeks)
E3: Ongoing but intermittent
E4: Short term (few hours), one-off or annual
Hazard level?
L/M/H / Low: Serious injury is unlikely
Medium: Serious injury is possible
High: Serious injury is likely if not well managed
(Serious injury is any injury that involves lost time or hospital treatment)
Element
(see Table 1:OHS Control Measures for Off-site Contractors) / Date
Received / Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory /
Not Applicable
Contract
Contractor and subcontractor insurances
Contractor OHS Management System
Contractor has established systems and procedures for managing OHS hazards
Contractor and contractor employees hold all necessary qualifications and permits.
Contractor has all necessary waste handling and disposal permits / licenses
Contractor has a good understanding of the hazards and risks associated with the contract
Plant and equipment used by the contractor is appropriately licensed or registered and is maintained on a regular basis
The contractor is recommended for inclusion on the Approved Contractor List (Panel) for (describe type of contract)
Hazard Disclosure
Project Risk Assessment
Project Health and Safety Plan
The contractor will be required to develop (if required) and use Job Safety Assessments and/or Safe Working Method Statements
The contractor will operate under their Permit and Isolation procedures
The Contractor, their employees and subcontractors will complete a Local Site Induction before commencing work
The Contractor, their employees and subcontractors have received copies of the Site Safety Rules from the head Contractor
The Contractor will supervise their employees and subcontractors
Deakin staff will not be required to supervise the Contractor, their employees or Subcontractors
The contractor, their employees and subcontractors will follow prescribed sign in/sign out procedures
The contractor will be monitored (indicate how frequently and whether randomly or by agreement)
The performance of the contractor will be formally evaluated (indicate when)
Comments
Authorisation / Signature / Date
Contract Manager
Contractor Representative
Element / Date / Yes / No
The Contractor is approved for inclusion on the Approved Contractor List
The Contract meets the University OHS contractor management requirements
Authorisation / Signature / Date
Dean / Head of School / Director

Table 1:OHS Control Measures for Off-site Contractors

OHS Control Measures / Notes / Resources and Tools
All the forms are intended for adaption as required
Contract OHS Management / For use of the Contract Manager:
(1a) Contract OHS Management System Guidelines
(1b) Contract OHS Management System Template for Major Works (This document)
Written contract / OHS requirements must be included in the contract. / For use of the Contract Manager:
(2) Model Contract Clauses
Hazard Management
Project Risk Assessment / Required for all medium to high hazard level projects. The Contractor should be required to produce a risk assessment. / For use of the Contract Manager and Contractor:
(3a) Contract OHS Risk Assessmentfor construction and related works
(3a) Contract OHS Risk Assessmentfor maintenance and related works
OHS Management System / Large contractors will have an established OHS Management System. / For use of the Contract Manager:
(4a) OHS Guidelines for Contractor Selection
(4c) Tender OHS Management System Evaluation
For completion by the contractor:
(4b) Tender OHS Management System Questionnaire
Proof of WorkCover and insurance coverage / Normally required for all contracts
Hazard Disclosure Statement / The Hazard Disclosure Statement is a formal advice to the Contractor about hazards known to DeakinUniversity that may affect the safety of the contractor / For use of the Contract Manager:
(6) OHS Hazard Disclosure Statement
Project Health and Safety Plan / Usually required / Information for the contractor:
(7a) Guidelines for Preparing Health and Safety Plans
For use of the Contract Manager:
(7b)Checklist for Review of Contractor OHS Plans
Traffic Management Plan / This will be incorporated into Job Safety assessment or Safe Work Method Statement as applicable. / For use of the Contractor (as needed)
(9) Traffic Management Plan Checklist
Job Safety Assessments / In major works where there are activities with a medium to high hazard level / For use of the Contract Manager and Contractor:
(10a) Guidelines for Job Safety Assessments
(10b) Job Safety Assessment Template
(10c) Safe Working Method StatementTemplate
Safe Work Method Statements / In major works where there are activities with a medium to high hazard level
Permit and Isolation procedures / The contractor will normally use their own Permit or Isolation procedures
Contractor Certificates and Permits / Where work requires a Government permit to be carried out (e.g. asbestos removal) or an operator requires certification (e.g. forklift driver), / Contractor OHS Plan
The Contract Manager must verify their currency
Induction
Local induction / This is the responsibility of the contractor / The Contract Manager must verify
Site induction / This is the responsibility of the contractor / The Contract Manager must verify
Site Safety Rules Booklet / This is the responsibility of the contractor / The Contract Manager must verify
Supervision and Monitoring
Contractor provides their own supervision / Required / Contract and OHS Plan
Sign in and Sign out procedures / Usually the responsibility of the contractor running the site / Requirements for the contractor:
(21a) Site Sign In / Out Template
Monitoring the performance of the contract / Even if the contractor is running the work-site a system of monitoring needs to be in place / For use of the Contract Manager:
(22d)Contractor Site Observation Checklist: The checklist is designed to provide an indication of contractor’s conformance to good OHS practices
Evaluating contractor performance / Where a contractor has an ongoing relationship with the University, the contractor’s OHS performance must be periodically reviewed. / For use of the Contract Manager:
(23a) Non Conformance Report Form
(23b) Post / Annual Contractor Evaluation Form

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